used new body style Camry 2006 +, I think

8/16/2008 1:13:42 AM

[Edited on August 16, 2008 at 1:19 AM. Reason : links]

8/16/2008 1:18:53 AM

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/displaycar.php?stock=482&location=CHA

8/16/2008 1:19:49 AM

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/displaycar.php?stock=659&location=CHA

bhahahah

8/16/2008 1:40:50 AM

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/displaycar.php?stock=463&location=CHA

8/16/2008 1:43:16 AM

8/16/2008 1:44:12 AM

gunzz PLEASE suspend arcgreek for double and a half posting.

I'm walls1441 and i approve of this message.

8/16/2008 2:14:08 AM

I couldn't beleive the last two weren't the same kind of car

8/16/2008 2:46:58 AM

Quote :

"give the mazda 3/6"

Best looking in their classes compared to other Jap cars, but unfortunately not as reliable as the Toyotas and Hondas. (Corolla, Camry, Civic, Accord).

Quote :

"the corolla and civic fit perfectly in this category but corollas are lame."

Yes. Although, the new generation Corolla is probably the best looking ever. Civics look not bad at all. But with either of them, the driving is boring, although the Civic is definitely more spirited than the Corolla. And forget about luxury in Japanese compact cars. That's not their purpose. As I said before:

if you want the most trouble-free, most reliable, cheapest to maintain/repair, highest residual value, highest mileage, then go with toyota or honda. they are also one of the cheapest cars to buy (other than suzukis, daihatsus, hyundais, and kias, but i don't think you are considering those). if you want affordable decent performance and luxury, go with the 3 series, but it will cost a lot more in the long run, and more to buy as well.

Quote :

"i like the look of the scion tc "

Except, it is not a 4-door sedan.

Quote :

"i'd love to get a lexus GS but i'm not that baller"

Well then look at the ES or the IS. Especially the IS. You get decent performance, and decent--if a bit plain--looks. See if you can get one of these on ebay or any of the other used car websites:

Lexus IS300 SportCross





Or just a sedan if you don't like the wagon.

Aside from the Lexus IS, definitely check out used (or new) Infiniti G35s, Acura TLs, Acura TSXs, BMW 3-series, Audi A4, VW Jetta, VW Passat. Some of them come in wagon form as well, and look damn good.

These will cost more than non-luxury Japanese compact and mid-size cars, both initially and during their lifetime, but will offer much better performance as well.

So it all comes down to your financial status. There is a perfect little list of cheap, reliable, but boring cars for you, and there is a perfect little list of costlier, still reliable, and fun cars.

8/16/2008 7:56:04 AM

corolla

you should get the passat wagon - cute!! and it gets the same gas mileage as the passat.

8/16/2008 9:03:52 AM

oh, i forgot...and it falls into your price point.

8/16/2008 9:04:57 AM

^^the new corollas are actually kinda baller

i would look at a used altima or milan

8/16/2008 9:06:07 AM

what about the passat?

seriously my fav car ever!! (and after driving one for 3 yrs, i still love it!)

8/16/2008 9:16:10 AM

whatever you get can i drive it?

8/16/2008 9:16:58 AM

vw's are nice cars, my roommate has a jetta--not a big fan of wagons though

8/16/2008 9:20:02 AM

^^ haha. sure man

8/16/2008 9:53:14 AM

Quote :

"I will agree with you on the fact that the passenger area did hold up quite nicely. But when you do 25g's worth of damage to a car that was booked at 19g's its really not worth spending the money on. My point was qntmfred had said he like the TC but the interior looked "plasticy", well the interior isnt the only thing thats "plasticy""

REally, what do you think other cars are made of?

8/16/2008 10:00:41 AM

8/16/2008 10:02:23 AM

^ Yeah, that's good too. A WRX wagon. Forgot it in my list.

I have give you the most alternatives in the thread. Hope you have been reading my posts!

8/16/2008 4:43:31 PM

how about a ford mondero

oh, wait


Don't forget the Audi A3, and the other subaru sedans/wagons...

8/16/2008 5:29:21 PM

2008 maxima

!

8/16/2008 5:30:13 PM

man, ive been considering a matrix or vibe for a while now. just having serious money issues. they're basically the same car, but unfortunately the only dealerships ive gone by have only been selling the loaded ones.

model year end sales not helping out?

8/16/2008 5:38:19 PM

Quote :

"the other subaru sedans/wagons..."

good call!

so here is the complete list: (list includes both new and used cars, since i don't know what you are willing to spend)

suzuki SX4 sport
suzuki SX4 crossover

toyota corolla
toyota corolla matrix
toyota camry

honda civic
honda accord (coupe available)

mazda 3 (wagon available)
mazdaspeed 3
mazda 6 (large 5-door hatchback available)

nissan sentra
nissan altima (coupe available)

mitsubishi lancer
mitsubishi lancer ralliart (large 5-door hatchback available)

subaru imprezza (wagon available)
subaru imprezza WRX (wagon available)
subary legacy (wagon available)

lexus ES300/330/350
lexus IS250/350
lexus IS SportCross (from 2002)
lexus GS300/330 (used)

infiniti G35/G37

acura TSX
acura TL

bmw 3-series (wagon available)

audi A4 (wagon available)

mercedes C-class

vw jetta (wagon available)
vw passat (wagon available)

volvo C30
volvo V50

saab 9-3 (wagon available)


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DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN
DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN
DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN DO NOT GET A VAN
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8/16/2008 7:03:00 PM

This is what I drive....A Nissan Versa.

8/16/2008 7:05:29 PM

No mention of the A3?

8/16/2008 7:18:24 PM

I would get an a4 avant cause i like wagons

3 series seem small to me for a family car... a 530 would be perfect though.

8/16/2008 7:26:09 PM

lexus IS



or
acura tsx

8/16/2008 7:30:36 PM

Quote :

"No mention of the A3?"

durrrrr i keeo missing cars!

last one:

audi A3 sportback (short wagon)

8/16/2008 7:37:26 PM

an import

8/16/2008 7:39:22 PM

people sure do get hung up in spending other peoples' money

8/16/2008 8:34:36 PM

if anyone mentions any VW model, just remind ken that he'll hate it as much as his shitty nissan after a couple of years.

8/16/2008 11:25:12 PM

any grown man that finds himself saying "we" when making life decisions should just hop out of his wife's moving minivan

8/16/2008 11:27:42 PM

it's "their" minivan.

8/16/2008 11:47:23 PM

Get a Ford Focus. All the cool kids are driving them.

8/16/2008 11:54:49 PM

I really like my Matrix. It had a ton of space in it. Like only a little bit smaller than the Ford explorer I used to drive. Cargo and foot room. Plus it is fun like a go cart.

8/16/2008 11:55:02 PM

i test drove the sport corolla and the matrix yesterday. really like the matrix. i can't decide if i should get a new one though or get a couple year old one. last time i bought a car in 04 i bought new and have regretted it since b/c of the depreciation thing. but it seems like the 2007s and 2008s are not much cheaper than a 2009 so why not just get a brand new one

[Edited on August 18, 2008 at 12:20 PM. Reason : .]

8/18/2008 12:19:51 PM

corolla, B!

matrix looks hideous

8/18/2008 12:21:41 PM

i've always really liked them

8/18/2008 7:16:59 PM

ok so i test drove a 09 matrix the other day and i think we're going to look at getting one. we've got a 01 sentra with 94k miles on it that i want to get $6k for. i told the sales guy at toyota that's what i wanted for it and they might look at the sentra tonight. i suspect they are probably going to do a "we'll get you $5k for the sentra and $1k off the matrix how's that". for a new model i don't expect to get much off sticker price but i don't know how much is reasonable. what y'all say?

and am i an idiot for not looking for a 07 or 08? they aren't that much cheaper on the used market these days anyways so why not just get a new one

[Edited on August 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Reason : .]

8/19/2008 6:24:27 PM

^^^They both suck, whats your point?

^which Matrix model are you looking at? FWD or AWD, bigger or smaller I-4 engine?

[Edited on August 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Reason : or did they drop AWD as an option on the new model.]

8/19/2008 6:30:29 PM

FWD, 1.8L

[Edited on August 19, 2008 at 6:32 PM. Reason : ^ hey you think it's worth it to post this in the garage? i never go in there]

8/19/2008 6:31:07 PM

bttt?

8/19/2008 7:02:08 PM

I love my 2004 Matrix

it's great for packing a bunch of shit without resorting to something of SUV or van size

and it feels so much bigger than the corolla

and I say get the newest one, you may as well

8/19/2008 8:45:56 PM

All the Mazda 3's I've ridden in make this roaring noise. Its pretty annoying.

The Civic Hybrid is a nice choice. Roomy, good gas mileage, looks good.

8/19/2008 9:09:28 PM

^^^You might as well post it in the garage, some people might have helpful information for you. Not a whole lot to this car though. Its basically a Corolla. Same platform and same engine choices.

^I'm a big fan of the Mazda 3. Two of my friends have them and there's no "roaring noise". Besides, thats probably a tire issue. qntmfred, have you tested out a Mazda 3 5dr hatchback? I like it a lot better than the Matrix.

Unless you do a TON of city driving and plan on having the car a very long time (like 10 years) its not worth the cost to get the Civic Hybrid over the regular Civic. It takes a long time to get back the added initial cost in gas savings. (and the fuel economy savings with highway driving is very little).

8/19/2008 9:19:32 PM

if you could turn this damn flood control off i'd appreciate it

otherwise, personally I'd get the BMW.. what you have picked out isn't bad, though. post in the garage for some real help

8/19/2008 9:20:24 PM

^^ my parents' Mazda went through two transmissions

buy the Toyota, B

[Edited on August 19, 2008 at 9:24 PM. Reason : you won't regret it]

8/19/2008 9:24:14 PM

I just got a new whip

you can test drive it if you want

8/19/2008 9:24:38 PM

YAY!!! WE GOT A MATRIX!!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<3!!!!!

[Edited on August 19, 2008 at 10:06 PM. Reason : my favorite car!!]

8/19/2008 10:05:15 PM

toyota is a happy ending

8/19/2008 10:10:39 PM